Discovering Collection (page 12)

The first sight of the new world - Columbus discovering America. Print showing Columbus standing among crew aboard ship with distant view of land on the horizon. Date c1892 May 23

Thomas Hardy Drama Festival, Dorchester
At the Thomas Hardy Drama Festival in Dorchester, Dorset, this scene shows the Excisemen discovering the concealed barrels under an apple tree

Apollo 17 astronauts. US astronauts Eugene Cernan and Dr Harrison Schmitt using their lunar rover to explore the Taurus-Littrow region of the Moon, as part of NASAs Apollo 17 mission

Apollo 16 astronauts. Original film strip showing three photographs taken by US astronauts on NASAs Apollo 16 mission to the Moon. Apollo 16 was the fifth Apollo mission to land on the Moon

Astronaut and Lunar Rover, Apollo 17
Astronaut and Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), composite image. US astronaut and geologist Dr Harrison Schmitt exploring the Taurus-Littrow region of the Moon, as part of NASAs Apollo 17 mission

Luna 1 spacecraft at the Moon, 1959, computer artwork. Luna 1, an unmanned probe, was the first spacecraft of the Soviet Luna programme

Hipparchus, Ancient Greek astronomer
Hipparchus (c.190-c.120 BC), Ancient Greek astronomer, with the armillary sphere he invented (lower right) and representations of the signs of the zodiac in the night sky

Louis Daguerre, photography inventor
Louis Daguerre. Illustration of the French inventor of practical photography, Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre (1789-1851), at work

Discoveries in the genome. Conceptual artwork of a ship about to journey through a double helix. This could represent new discoveries awaiting researchers working on the human genome project

Discovery of anaesthesia, 19th century. Artwork showing the discovery of anaesthesia

Hennig Brand discovering phosphorus
The German alchemist Dr. Hennig Brand discovered phosphorus in Hamburg in 1669. He was using the residue from evaporated urine to search for the philosophers stone

Hatford meteor fall, 1628
Hatford meteor fall. Historical artwork of the fall and discovery of meteorite fragments in 1628 near the village of Hatford, in Berkshire, England

Tasmans visit to Fiji, 1643
Tasmans visit to Fiji. 17th century artwork showing the visit of the Dutch navigator and explorer Abel Tasman (1603-1659) to the Fiji Islands in 1643

Cartiers visit to Hochelaga, 1535
Cartiers visit to Hochelaga. 16th century artwork of the visit by the French explorer Jacques Cartier (1491-1557) to the Native American fortified village of Hochelaga (beaver lake) in October 1535

Balboa claiming the South Sea for Spain. Artwork of the Spanish conquistador and explorer Vasco Nunez de Balboa (1475-1519)

Arctic exploration, route maps
Arctic exploration. Map of the Arctic showing the routes taken by Fridtjof Nansen (1893 to 1896, brown), Frederick Cook (1907 to 1909, red), Robert Peary (1909, blue) and Umberto Nobile (1926)

Young children playing in woodland in autumn Norfolk November

John McDouall Stuart (1815-1866)
Engraving of John McDouall Stuart, the Australian explorer, pictured in 1863. Born in Fife, Scotland, Stuart made six expeditions to the Australian interior between 1855 and 1862

M. Pasteur in his laboratory in Paris
Louis Pasteur was born in 1822. He studied chemistry under Delafosse. Discovering the nature of fermentation, he went on to research his germ theory of disease

A close friend is better than a near relation
Couple having a secret tryst on a beach, while an elderly aunt or relative brandishes a parasol on discovering them together

The Perils of home Brew
When you brew your own beer at home there is no such thing as last orders, as this household is discovering

Asklepios Finds Betony
ASKLEPIOS, Greek demi-god of medicine, adopted by the Romans as AESCULAPIUS, depicted discovering the magical plant Betony

Policeman discovering sleeping waif on a doorstep
A policeman discovering a sleeping waif on a doorstep

Natural history staff from the Lindblad Expedition ship National Geographic Endeavour doing various things in
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"Unveiling the Mysteries: From Celestial Mechanics to Medieval Artwork, the Journey of Discovery Begins" Embarking on a cosmic voyage through time and space, an Apollo 17 astronaut gazes at the vast expanse above, pondering celestial mechanics that govern our universe. Intrigued by the intricate details of medieval artwork, a connoisseur immerses themselves in a world where brushstrokes tell stories of ancient legends and forgotten tales. Traversing treacherous terrains in Antarctic exploration, adventurers rely on meticulously crafted route maps to navigate through icy landscapes and unlock nature's hidden wonders. Through Carlos Villoch's lens, we catch glimpses of captivating moments frozen in time - each photograph capturing an essence waiting to be discovered by curious eyes. Simpson delves into history's annals as he researches anaesthetics during the 1840s. His groundbreaking work paves the way for medical advancements that alleviate pain and revolutionize patient care. Curiosity takes flight as words dance upon paper - "Oh What's That in the Hollow?" A poet muses over enigmatic verses that beckon readers to unravel their meaning and embark on their own journey of discovery. At Berkeley's anti-proton experiment in 1955 C016/8832, scientists push boundaries beyond imagination. Their pursuit unravels secrets held within subatomic particles, reshaping our understanding of reality itself. Within fossilized trees nestled deep within coal mines lies evidence from eons past. These silent witnesses whisper tales of prehistoric worlds waiting patiently for intrepid explorers to unearth their secrets once more. Guided by Sverre & Birkebeiners' unwavering determination, they traverse unforgiving landscapes with courage etched upon their faces. In their quest for knowledge lies an unyielding spirit that propels them forward towards new frontiers yet unseen. The elusive Atlantis captivates the minds of dreamers and historians alike.